Oxley College has a long-standing commitment to the Arts.
Students are encouraged to be involved in drama through the annual productions, Sport for Jove and the Short & Sharp Play Festival at local, regional and state levels. A significant number of past students have gone on to careers in this field, often citing their experiences on the Oxley stage as their inspiration.
Since its beginnings, great value has been placed on the role of theatre in the development of young people. Each year there is at least one production in the Senior School, with a rotating choice of genre, cast and director.
Junior School students might feature in their own show, as they did with Matilda in 2024, or contribute to a whole-school production. Many of our productions have met with critical acclaim, with most receiving external awards through the Combined (formerly Canberra) Area Theatre Awards (CAT Awards).
Previous Productions
A snapshot of past Senior productions:
- 2024 - The Book of Everything
- 2024 - A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- 2024 - Mamma Mia
- 2023 - Chicago
- 2022 - Antigone
- 2021 - Oklahoma!
- 2020 - Evie and The Birdman
- 2019 - The Crucible
- 2018 - The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee
- 2017 - Stories in the Dark and The Book of Everything
- 2016 - Pippin
- 2015 - Out of Order and Telling Wilde Tales
- 2014 - The Wonderful World of Dissocia
- 2013 - A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- 2012 - Grimm Tales
- 2011 - The Government Inspector
- 2010 - Evie & The Birdman
Explore our activities outside the classroom
Abundant opportunities exist for students to explore their gifts in cultural, sporting, community service, and outdoor activities. As well as acquiring particular skills, students test and develop their sense of self, their commitment to a group exercise and teamwork in all its complexity.
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